High Point, NC vs South Gate, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 23). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 32.3 min). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 116,926 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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